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Dictionary of
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Origin and Etymology of the Surname ALLEY.
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From
A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, by C. W. E. Bardsley,
A. Bardsley, 1901.
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ALLEY.
(1) A local name meaning "of the Alley," i.e. from residence in a
narrow passage; M. E. aley and alley. The name is old; v.
Twitchen.
(2) A baptismal name. Probably in some cases Alley (a pet-name for
very great favourites, Allen and Alice, q.v.); cf. Charlie, Teddy, &c.
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C, D, E,
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L, M, N,
O, P, Q,
R, S, T,
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